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Science 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space. |
| Physical Properties | Any change that alters form or appearance of matter, but doesn't make a different substance. |
| Chemical Properties | A change in matter that produces new substances. |
| Weight | The amount of gravity on an object. |
| Mass | Amount of matter in an object. |
| Qualitative | Made by gathering information that can be recorded using descriptive language. |
| Quantitative | Made by gathering information that can be recorded as a number with a measurement unit. |
| Inference | Not a fact, but an interpretation of what the direct observations mean. |
| Scientific Law | Describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions. |
| Constant | Part of an experiment that is held in the same condition for control and experiment. |
| Variable | Part of the experiment that changes. |
| Manipulated Variable | A factor controlled experiment that is intentionally changed by experimenter. |
| Scientific Theory | A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results. |
| Inquiry | To ask information. |
| Responding Variable | A resulting factor in a controlled experiment that is observed and measured to see changes due to the manipulation of another variable. |
| Experiment | A course of action completed in order to test a hypothesis. |
| Control | A standard to which all other levels are compared in a scientific experiment. |